Best Cancer Doctors in Mumbai, India

Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awardee Dr. Suresh H. Advani is one of India's most experienced Medical Oncologists. He holds expertise in Lymphomas, Bone marrow transplants, Acute Leukemia, Multiple myeloma, Breast Cancer, etc.

With over 50 years of experience, he successfully performed a bone marrow transplant in India on a nine-year-old girl suffering from Myeloid Leukemia. Dr. Advani was part of clinical trials that helped children with lymphoblastic leukemia. 

He was also the recipient of the Dhanvantari Award in 2002, the Dr. B. C. Roy National Award by the Medical Council of India in 2005, the Rashtriya Krantiveer Award, Ujjain in 2014, and Lifetime Achievement in Oncology by Harvard Medical International in 2005.

Dr. Nagraj Gururaj is a highly experienced Radiation Oncologist, bringing a wealth of expertise and 43 years of practice to his patients.

Why Choose Dr. Gururaj?

• Extensive Experience: With 43 years in radiation oncology, Dr. Gururaj offers unique experience in the field.
• Expertise in Advanced Procedures: He specialises in a wide range of advanced procedures, including stereotactic radiosurgery, astrocytoma treatment, breast cancer treatment, prostate cancer treatment, and Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy.
• Strong Educational Background: Dr. Gururaj completed his MBBS from Karnataka University in 1975, followed by a DGO from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1977, and an MD in Radiation Oncology from AIIMS New Delhi in 1980.
• Prestigious Recognition: He received the Haldar Memorial Oration Award by the Association of Radiation Oncologists of India in 2010, recognising his significant contributions to the field.

• Dr Yogesh Kulkarni is one of the most famed Onco – surgeon in the field of Gynaecological Oncosurgery.
• He has a thriving experience of 16+ years & has performed over 1000 complex Gynaecological Cancer surgeries till date.
• Dr Kulkarni has done his MBBS, MD & DNB from the renowned institutes. Following which he did his fellowship in Gynaecological Oncology from the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital.
• He has done over 140 successful robotic surgeries for Endometrial and Cervical cancers.
• Dr Yogesh Kulkarni has performed the first Reported Fertility Sparing Surgery (Radical Trachelectomy) for cervical Carcinoma in India on a 4 yr. old girl diagnosed with clear cell carcinoma of cervix.
• Dr Kulkarni has appeared in appeared in various noteworthy news media like Times of India,Indian Express. 
• He is an active member of International Gynaecological Cancer Society, European society of Gynaecological Oncology, Association of Gynaecological Oncologist of India, Mumbai Obstetrics & Gynaecological society, Federation of Obstetrics & Gynaecologic Societies of India.
• Dr Kulkarni has his expertise in Gynaecologic Oncology, Robotic Gynae Oncosurgery.

Dr. Rajesh Mistry is among the renowned Surgical Oncologists in Mumbai, with over 38 years of experience.

His areas of expertise lies in treating Thoracic, Head, and Neck Cancer through surgical interventions, including Thoraco-laparoscopic Esophagectomy and Thoracoscopic Surgery. 

Dr. Rajesh has performed over 1000 oncological surgeries and pioneered 'submandibular salivary gland transfer' for preserving salivary function in patients undergoing radiation therapy in India.

He earned a Fellowship in Esophageal Surgery from Tokyo and performed over 500 esophageal surgeries and 300 pulmonary surgeries.

Dr Anil Heroor is a leading Cancer Surgeon in India with over 24 years of experience. He is also a Robotic Surgery Specialist. Dr. Anil has successfully performed 15000+ cancer surgeries to date. He holds expertise in treating Gastrointestinal Cancers, Colon and Rectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Gynecological Cancers.

He was also awarded the Times Excellence Award 2017 for his exceptional service in healthcare. Dr. Heroor also runs a cancer support group called MAITREE PARIVAR, which provides assistance, emotional support, and resources to individuals and families affected by cancer.

• Dr. Tanveer Abdul Majeed is one of the best Surgical Oncologists with over 25 years of experience. 
• His specialty areas include the management of Thoracic Hepatopancreatico biliary & Gastrointestinal cancers (Minimally Invasive & Open techniques), with a special interest in Cytoreductive HIPEC Surgery & Robotic Surgery. 
• His specialization lies in Gastrointestinal, Hepatopancreaticobiliary & Thoracic Cancers. VATS, Minimally Invasive & Open Gastrointestinal and Thoracic Cancers Procedures, and General Surgical Oncology in Breast, Gynec, Head & Neck & Uro oncology.
• After completing his MBBS from Karnataka University in 1993, he also achieved MS (General Surgery) from the University of Mumbai, Mumbai, in 2001 and DNB (General Surgery) from the University of Mumbai, Mumbai.
• He has also achieved Fellowship in Thoracic Oncology & Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery and a Fellowship in Hepatopancreaticobiliary & Liver Transplantation [Singapore]
• Dr. Majeed has authored five chapters in various Surgical Oncology textbooks, including the European Textbook of Surgical Oncology, and has 14 publications in indexed national and international journals.
• He is a regular speaker at Various Conferences.
• He is a Life Member of the Association of Colorectal Surgeons of India, the Indian Society of Oncology, Associations of Surgeons of India, Indian Associations of Surgical Oncology, Association of Minimally Access Invasive Surgeons of India, International Hepato pancreaticobiliary Association, and Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Royal College of Surgeon Edinburgh, and Royal College of Physician & Surgeons, Glasgow.

• Currently associated as a Consultant, Surgical Oncology at Global Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
• Expertise in Surgical Oncology.
• Specializes in head & neck, laser surgery and breast cancer.
• Member of prestigious organisations like Indian Association of Surgical Oncology and Mumbai Oncology Association.

• Dr. Vijay Haribhakti, or Dr. Vijay V. Haribhakti, is a surgical oncologist with 31+ years of experience.
• He has performed more than 7000 major breast, head and neck cancer surgeries.
• His areas of expertise include Head and Neck Cancer, Reconstructive surgery and Breast Cancer with a high success rate.
• He did MBBS from Seth G. S. Medical College, Mumbai, MS in general surgery from Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai, fellowship from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York and from Center for Microsurgery, Belgium.
• He is a member of Indian Association of Surgical Oncology.
• He completed training in laser surgery under Prof. Wolfgang Steiner in Germany and Head and Neck Oncology at the Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, London.
• He designed an instrument system for endoscopic assessment of the larynx.
• Dr. Haribhakti has also devised three innovative surgical approaches, which were presented at the largest International Head and Neck Congress ever, held in New York.
• In addition to papers articles, he has authored Head and Neck chapters of a major Oncology textbook published.

• Dr. Yuvaraja T. B. is a Surgical Oncologist (Uro Oncology), practicing successfully for more than 22 years.
• The doctor is an expert in carrying out Robotic Uro-Oncology Surgeries, Robotic Prostatectomy, Robotic Total/ Partial Nephrectomy, Robotic Radical Cystectomy, Intra Corporeal Ileal Conduit/ Neobladder, Robotic Adrenalectomy, Robotic Inguinal Lymph Node Dissection, Open, Laparoscopic Surgeries for Cancer of Penis, Prostrate, Kidney, Bladder, Testis, Adrenal Gland and Retroperitoneal Tumors.
• He has so far performed 5000 Major and Supra Major Uro Onco Surgeries and 1220 Robotic Surgeries with the highest result of success.
• The credit of doing the maximum number of Robotic Radical Cystectomy and Intracorporeal Urinary Diversion in India goes to him.
• His area of interest covers the management of Cancer of Penis and Testis and has treated about 280 patients through Open and Robotic Surgeries.
• He has also done 590 Robotic Radical Prostatectomy with an average blood loss of 100ml (International Benchmark: 100-200ml), 550 Radical and Partial Nephrectomy using Open , Laparoscopic and Robotic methods and 250 cases of Radical Cystectomy (Removal of Urinary Bladder for Cancer) with Studer Neo Bladder or Ileal Conduit through Open or Robotic Surgeries.
• He played the key role in setting up Robotic Surgery Programme in Kokilaben Hospital in June 2012.
• He also takes interest in teaching and works as an Associate Professor.
• He has been chosen Principal Investigator in 4 Clinical Trials and he clarified the question like the Role of Therapeutic and Prophylactic Groin Node Dissection in Clinically N 0 Stage in case of Cancer Penis. He has also acted as a Co-Investigator in 14 basic and advanced Clinical Trials.
• He has the honorary membership of prestigious International Consultation on Urological Diseases (ICUD), an International committee to create Guidelines for management of Penile Cancer. He is one of the 20 members of this International Association.
• He engages himself in Research and Publications and has presented Papers and Posters in numerous International and National Conferences organized by the American Urology Association, Asian Congress of Urology etc.
• After graduating with MBBS from Mysore University, he pursued MS in General Surgery in the same University. Later he did MCh in Urology from Sir JJ Hospital and Grant Medical College, Mumbai. He then pursued DNB in Genito Urology in Sir JJ Hospital and Grant Medical College, Mumbai. He also did a number of Fellowships which include Hargobind Fellowship from University of Texas Health Science Centre, San Antonio, USA, Chakraborty Fellowship from University of Texas Health Science Centre, San Antonio, USA, Visiting Fellowship from Indiana University, Indianapolis, USA, Visiting Fellowship from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, New York, USA, Detroit Fellowship from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, New York, USA, Uro Oncology Fellowship from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

• Currently associated as Consultant - Orthopaedic Oncosurgeon with  Fortis Hospital, Mulund – Mumbai
• Pioneer of limb and function preserving surgery in bone tumour in India. 
• Pioneered the development of Custom made Titanium prosthesis. 
• Successfully pioneered the use of High Dosage Extracorporeal Irradiation to the cancerous bone and reimplantation in the patient’s body with full return to function and local disease control. 
• Specilaises in use of Periosteum  ensheathed large segment Fibular strut allografts for reconstruction of tumour defects.
• Specializes in use of expandable prosthesis for reconstruction in children and use of brachytherapy for soft tissue sarcomas.
• Focused on advanced techniques for limb salvage in cancer affected patients including total bone and joint replacement procedures - hip, knee, shoulder, elbow and ankle, spine tumours instrumentation and hand reconstruction.

• Dr. Arun Behl is a renowned Surgical Oncologist with 24+ experience.
• His expertise lies in Head, Neck, Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Breast, Thoracic, Soft tissue malignancies, Vascular trauma, Piles, Cancer screening, Trauma, Lymphedema, Breast reduction surgery, Nonsurgical fat loss, Colorectal surgery, Incisional hernia, Diabetic foot treatment, Splenectomy, External beam radiation for prostate cancer, Laprascopic sleeve resection, and Gastroscopy.
• Dr. Behl has worked in some of the reputed institutes like The Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Indian Navy Premier Hospital SAVINI, Mumbai and is a member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), and Medical Council of India (MCI).
• Under his credit, there are numerous national and international publications and is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's & worldwide conferences to talk about procedures treated in surgical oncology.

• Dr. Prashant S Nyati is a well-experienced Surgical Oncologist with more than 15 years of experience in the field. 
• He is a Member of the Association of Gynecological Oncologists of India, Mumbai Obstetrics and Gynecological Society, European Society for Medical Oncology, International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS), Indian Medical Association (IMA), and Maharastra Medical Council.
• He has been honored with several awards and recognitions such as 1st prize at AMOGs 2001 Pune - Poster presentation, 1st prize at PRAYAS 2002, Pune Panel discussion, 2nd prize at POGS 2003, Pune Paper presentation, and 2nd prize at Annual Conference of Association of Gynecologic Oncologists of India (AGOICON) 2007, Madurai Paper presentation.
• He holds expertise in managing and treating issues such as Cancer Screening (Preventive), Laparoscopic Surgery (Obs & Gyn), Lumpectomy, Mastectomy, and Brachytherapy (Internal Radiation Therapy), etc.
• With his dedication towards Women Cancer and spreading awareness for early diagnosis and prevention, International Gynecological Cancer Society (IGCS) awarded him the prestigious traveling scholars program for Advance Fellowship and Training in Gynecological Oncology at Mayo Clinic (Rochester, USA), University of California Irvine (UCI), USA, University of South California (USC), Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, USA.